New German belts are about $5 each for the stock 2 belt system. I carry
2 sets just in case, a new fresh set and the last used set I swapped out
for backups. Yes, I have had a couple diesel Vanagons with the factory
single belt setup from late European models. Nothing wrong with it but
the 2 belt system works fine too. I never had any trouble getting the
short belts at PepBoys or places like that but the Conti brand are better.

I have owned at least 10 diesel Vanagons in the last 15 years. Still own
a couple and my family has a couple more. All still have the 2 belt
system they came with in 82 and 83. All have turbo diesels in them now.

Mark

ralph meyermann wrote:
> Have you seen the proper single belt set up? I love it!! I had an issue
> with my alt and it burned up a belt and the multiple local flaps
> available did not have belts that short,another reason I went with the
> single set up!
>
> Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
>